“Hat Rock” was a significant landmark to the very first explorers of Port Phillip Bay. Matthew Flinders’ first named and identified “Hat Rock” on his Map of Port Phillip Bay in 1802. Extract – Matthew Flinders Map of 1802 It is a rocky outcrop that can best be described as the highest, most northerly point of the Bellarine Peninsula. It also forms Read more…
The ‘Steeles Rock’ boat ramp is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington. Public toilets and rubbish bins are provided. The boat ramp is suitable for small to medium craft – dependent upon the tides – the cove can become very shallow at low tide . . . Helpful Hints: Portarlington weather info Read more…
The ‘Argus’ – 25th Sep 1868 . Portarlington’s picturesque setting and fine sandy beaches attracted visitors and holiday makers from Geelong and Melbourne. The regular steamer service secured the town’s progress as a popular seaside resort. A public bathing house existed prior to 1868 and was located at the base of the cliffs directly in front of historic ‘Laura Villa‘. Read more…
Numerous picnic tables are dispersed along the entire stretch of beach – for a distance of some 1.5 km westward from Portarlington’s Pier to the boat ramp and jetty located within the tourist park. They all relish uninterrupted views of Port Phillip Bay, incorporating the You Yangs, Melbourne, the bayside suburbs that line the shores of the bay, and, the mountains in the Read more…
The ‘Steeles Rock’ swimming cove is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington, on the shores of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. Steeles Rock, Portarlington – Courtesy VRO – Diagram 19 This beautiful little cove is relatively shallow and therefore perfect for children and adults alike, to enjoy. The crystal clear waters abutting the sandy Read more…
The ‘Steeles Rock’ swimming cove and jetty is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington. The beautiful little cove is relatively shallow and therefore perfect for children and adults alike, to enjoy. The crystal clear waters abutting a sandy beach – with jetty, public toilets and rubbish bins provided – make for the perfect Read more…
The main beach in Portarlington in Victoria, bestows an expanse of sandy beaches stretching some 2 km to the westward from the Portarlington Pier to the Boat Ramp at the ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve‘. Picnic tables are along dispersed along the entire length of this foreshore capitalising on the stunning views across to the You Yangs, Melbourne, and the bayside suburbs of Melbourne . . Read more…
Loading...
No Records Found
Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again.
